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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1961

Page

7

Two Marshfield Residents Injured In Auto Crash

Five Marshfield residents were injured Sunday afternoon in a two car crash at Route 680 and Wingett Chapel Road. The injuries ranged from lacerations to broken limbs for Frank Clark Anthony Barkie Leona Barkie Allen Barkie and Sharon Barkie. Alta Clark was cited for failing to yield. Another crash on Route 56 injured Carl Weiss who was cited for excessive speed. A third crash on Route 33 north of Logan left Grant Frazee with back injuries. Paul West was cited for failing to yield and Robert Dunfee was involved.

New Marshfield Wingett Chapel Road Frank Clark Anthony Barkie Leona Barkie Allen Barkie Sharon Barkie Alta Clark Pasenger Barkie Athens Carl Kenneth Weiss Weiss New Marshfield Cemetery Athens County Grant Frazee Fairborn Logan

Fifteen AHS Students In Regional Orchestra

Fifteen Athens High School students participated in the South Central Regional Orchestra at Ohio University in Memorial Auditorium. Two players, Karen Heffel finger and Tom Romine, were chosen for the all state orchestra to perform in Columbus in April.

AHS Athens High School Ohio University Gilbert Stephenson OU School of Music Karl Ahrendt Columbus Karen Heffelfinger Tom Romine Sandra Collins Joyce Jones Charlotte Lane Phyllis Lausche Jan Beckley Susan Brophy Nancy Suchanek Barbara Suchanek Ronald Selleck Darrell Ulbrich John Bowling Mary Ruth Jump Tim Turnbull

Branch Plan Advocated In Ohio State University Brochure

The Inter-University Council of Ohio promotes a six page brochure detailing current and future roles for Ohio six state universities and their 29 off campus branches. It argues branch centers avoid accreditation and faculty hurdles faced by new schools and highlights enrollment growth projections from 70 000 in 1960 to 150 000 graduates by 1970 with about 100 090 high school graduates in 1961.

Ohio Inter-University Council of Ohio University

Athens Cemetery Association Annual Meeting

The Athens Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the council chamber city hall Officers will be elected and business will be transacted

Athens Cemetery Association Council Chamber

OU Debaters Finish Third in Ohio Wesleyan Tournament

Ohio University debaters led by James Mogus and Dennis West each won individual points but the team placed third behind Wayne State of Detroit and Muskingum at a Saturday tournament at Ohio Wesleyan. Coach Ronald C. Werner guided OU as Wayne State claimed first and Muskingum second.

Ohio University Ohio Wesleyan James Mogus Dennis West Findlay College Wayne State Detroit Ohio John Miller Dave Avdul Bowling Green Heidelberg Muskingum Ronald C. Werner

Radcliff Family Celebrates 92nd Birthday and Club Meeting

Ruth Swisher hosted a family dinner honoring Libbie Cottrill's 92nd birthday with numerous relatives attending. The Vinton County Garden Club met with devotions a book review and a flower demonstration and planned a silent auction for February 9 at Mrs. J. M. Jackson's home. Relatives reported the birth of Michelle Ann Hocter in Coheston. Charles Scheerschmidt returned to Lowery Air Force Base after a leave at home.

George Sutch Max Jolly Don Macomber Nannie Cottrill Vale Cottrill A. R. Tedrow Clovis Cottrill Art West Bob Hannon Raymond Cottrill Thelma Sutch Vinton Co. Garden Club Blanche Foss Angela van Meter Irene Jackson J. M. Jackson Janice Jolly Michelle Ann Charles Hocter Coheston Jasper Lowe Radcliff Elizabeth Hocter Columbus Mark Cottrill Springfield Cottrill Libbie Cottrill Ruth Swisher Florida Charles Scheerschmidt Lowery Air Force Base

Marriage Licenses Show Drop In 1960

In Athens County 1960 marriage license applications totaled 276, down 15 from 1959. June led with 44 applications. other months ranged from 13 to 29. Ages ranged from 17 to 62 for men and 17 to 57 for women. Occupational breakdown shows servicemen leading male applicants, with various trades represented among others. Seven unemployed women topped the female list.

Athens County Army Air Force

Veteran B&O Bridge Worker Retires After 37 Years

Norman B. Saylor of New Marshfield retires from the Baltimore and Ohio after 37 years as a bridge carpenter. He joined in 1923 and worked on Ohio Division bridges from Parkersburg to Cincinnati and the Portsmouth branch, with eight months in Lawrenceburg Indiana in 1948. The Saylor family moved from Vinton County to New Marshfield in 1937, settling near the site of the former Zaleski Youth Camp.

Baltimore & Ohio Norman B. Saylor New Marshfield Saylor B&o Ohio Parkersburg Cincinnati Portsmouth Lawrenceburg Ind Vinton County Zaleski

Race St Resident Faces Traffic Charges After W Union Crash

John F. Kirschner, 22, of 15 Race St., Ohio University student from Milford, was arraigned in Municipal Court on two traffic counts after a Saturday night crash on W Union St. He denied safe operation and leaving the scene. He posted 165 bond and awaits a hearing. Police said he swerved and struck a parked car owned by Kathryn Mayles, then was stopped by Patrolman Dwight West.

Race St W. Union St John F. Kirschner Ptl Dwight West Kirschner Ohio University Milford West W. Union Kathryn Mayles Ray Nix Luther Church St Tau Gamma Delta

AHS Senior Scores High In Test

Athens High School senior Jim Martin scored high on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test held Oct. 18 to 22 and is eligible for 1961 National Honor Society scholarships. He will take the General Aptitude Test on March 11 to qualify. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Myron T Martin of 34 Central Ave.

Jim Martin Athens High School Myron T. Martin Central Ave

Accounting Grant Awarded to Ohio University

The Ohio University accounting department received a $1000 grant from the Price Waterhouse Foundation for accounting education. Foundation president G. F. Gardner cited OU graduates' strong records with the company as a key factor in awarding the grant.

Price Waterhouse Foundation Ohio University Accounting Department G. F. Gardner Ralph F. Beckett Ohio U

Forgery Admitted by Nelsonville Woman in Court

Mrs. Gloria Coleman of Nelsonville admitted forgery in Municipal Court. Sidney Kapple of Nelsonville filed the charge alleging Coleman cashed a $21.54 check drawn on Mrs. H. B. Boles of Athens. Coleman was bound to the grand jury under $200 and returned to jail on another forgery count.

Gloria Coleman Nelsonville Sidney Kapple

Birth announcements from Sheltering Arms Hospital

A list of births records including Mr and Mrs James Jeffers Athens Route 5 daughter, Mr and Mrs Charles Burleigh Athens daughter, and numerous local residents named with residences from Athens Logan Zaleski Albany Millfield Chauncey New Marshfield Stewart Stewartville.

James Jeffers Athens Charles Burleigh Randy Bolin Logan Sarah Vanderford Zaleski Margaret Swift Albany Debra Keirns Edith Perry Carpenter Harry Willett Chauncey Warren Roush Sidney Easler Anthony Barkie New Marshfield Marian Earich Millfield Arnold Clark Paul Graham Marvin Sickles Ronald Dean Athens, and Son Orville Stover Lucille Dalton Stewart Herbert Burke

Elderly Man Rushed to Hospital After Medical Emergency

The fire department emergency squad was called at 11 13 a m Sunday to 25 Ohio Ave the residence of W B Walker where 95 year old Warren Roush was hemorrhaging He was transported to Sheltering Arms Hospital by squad.

Fire Department W. B. Walker Ohio Ave Warren Roush Mr. Roush Sheltering Arms Hospital

Army Inducts 10 Area Men In Columbus

Ten Athens Countians left by bus for Columbus to be inducted at Ft. Hayes. Three others and three Ohio University students went for pre induction physicals, while four former Countians transferred to other boards for today’s tests. Leader Ronald E. Mayle of Sharpsburg led the inductees. Gideon Bible gifts were provided to all.

Athens Columbus Army Ft. Hayes Ohio University All Volunteers Ronald E. Mayle Sharpsburg Henry L. Hill Charles M. Kornmeyer Gillian R. Goins Floyd G. Hart Oakey F. Phillips Roger D. Talbert Harvey L. Phillips, Jr the Plains Terry D. Hillyer Chauncey Harry T. Breeze Nelsonville

River Rising After Cold Steady Rain in Athens

Light rain and near freezing temperatures shroud Athens as the Hocking River rises to 5.48 feet. Rain totals reach .61 inches by 10 a.m. with rural Hamley Run at .51 inches. Highs and lows span 34 to 47 degrees, reflecting a gloomy early week.

Athens Mercury U.S C. L. Colmer Colmer Hocking Hamley

District Scout Officers Are Elected In Hock Hocking District

Bill Teders announces new Hock Hocking district officers Frank Batdorff Athens is chairman John Coker Nelsonville Dr E P Lynn Athens and Robert Mahn Athens are vice chairmen Walter Ervin named district commissioner Batdorff will appoint six committees health and safety camping activities organization and training finance advancement and leadership training Committee members will attend the annual Kootaga area council meeting in Parkersburg Tuesday for election of council officers reports from last year and plans for this year

Bill Teders

Citizens of Week Named at Morrison Elementary

Morrison Elementary announces Citizens of the Week for Jan 3 6 and Jan 9 13. Recipients include Car lita Wickline Nan cy Tribe Martin Welch Gary Walls Sandra Erwin Bill Dailey Phillip Clayton Jack Clark Dana Gall Jeff Scott Connie Carter Mike Carsey Steve Moore Danny Lamp and Cathy Coffman.

Morrison Elementary School Carlita Wickline Nancy Tribe Martin Welch Gary Walls Sandra Erwin Bill Dailey Phillip Clayton Jack Clark Dana Gall Jeff Scott Connie Carter Mike Carsey Steve Moore Danny Lamp Cathy Coffman

Man Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge

David Oyster of Garnertsfelter Hall pleaded guilty to a city police intoxication charge at arraignment in Municipal Court. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

David Oyster Garnertsfelter Hall

Ohio Professor Named National Chairman of Accounting Group

Prof. Ralph F. Beckett of Ohio University College of Commerce is named national chairman of the American Accounting Association membership committee. He previously served as president of the association's Ohio regional group.

Ralph F. Beckett Ohio University College of Commerce American Accounting Association Ohio

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